Museums can be a place of respite and calm and works of art can prompt inward reflection. In this two-hour workshop, we will explore different mindfulness practices independently and collectively, with art and nature as a source for contemplation. 

The Reverend Timothy L. Auman, Ph.D., MDiv, chaplain at Wake Forest University and founder and director of the MindfulWake initiative, will join Julia Hood, manager of school and family learning, to lead these workshops.

Museums can be a place of respite and calm and works of art can prompt inward reflection. In this two-hour workshop, we will explore different mindfulness practices independently and collectively, with art and nature as a source for contemplation. 

The Reverend Timothy L. Auman, Ph.D., MDiv, chaplain at Wake Forest University and founder and director of the MindfulWake initiative, will join Julia Hood, manager of school and family learning, to lead these workshops.

Mignon Durham, a self-taught gardener with fond memories of growing up in Winston-Salem, will talk about her book Devotion: Diary of an Appalachian Garden. Written during the pandemic, the book explores Durham’s nearly three-acre Asheville garden, which she calls “Devotion.” Durham shares relatable insights on the inspiration and soothing power of a garden. Copies of Devotion will be available for purchase after the talk but if you’d prefer to purchase it in advance, order a copy online here. Advance registration is required.

Whether you are just discovering your green thumb or you have two green hands, Tuesday Gardening talks hosted by Reynolda Gardens are for all gardening levels. View all spring talks.

Experience hands-on learning with members of the Winston-Salem Rose Society. Participants are asked to bring pruners and heavy gloves. These clinics are offered as part of Rose Care Week and co-sponsored by the Winston-Salem Rose Society. No registration required.

Roses are thorny, but the process for growing them doesn’t have to be. Become a rose-growing ace with a little help from Winston-Salem Rose Society’s Jimmy Speas. Speas will offer guidance on simple rose care techniques, such as what to feed and when to water, and review the essential items needed to grow good roses. Advance registration is required.

Whether you are just discovering your green thumb or you have two green hands, Tuesday Gardening talks hosted by Reynolda Gardens are for all gardening levels. View all spring talks.

Author and spice-growing gardener Tasha Greer will share expert advice on how to harvest a bounty of culinary flavors like cardamom and cloves. Get practical tips and in-depth advice on how to grow an assortment of spices at home and enjoy dishes that burst with flavor! Copies of her book, Grow Your Own Spices, will be available for purchase after the talk. Advance registration is required.

Whether you are just discovering your green thumb or you have two green hands, Tuesday Gardening talks hosted by Reynolda Gardens are for all gardening levels. View all spring talks.

Ferns and their allies are among the oldest and most beautiful plants on the planet. North Carolina is blessed with a vast diversity of ferns, and learning how to identify them can be a challenge. Well-known plant ecologist Lisa Lofland Gould will highlight the life cycle and natural history of ferns, explain how to differentiate species, and share a few ferns that thrive in the local landscape. Advance registration is required.

Whether you are just discovering your green thumb or you have two green hands, Tuesday Gardening talks hosted by Reynolda Gardens are for all gardening levels. Attend online or in-person at Reynolda Gardens. View all spring talks.

Kelsey Brown, fiber artist, educator, and co-owner of the Village Fabric Shop in Reynolda Village, will explore the world of natural dyes and the amazing ways they can be used. Learn how marigolds, carrot roots, roses, and blueberries are among the many found and foraged materials that can create dynamic pigments through an age-old practice. Advance registration is required.

Whether you are just discovering your green thumb or you have two green hands, Tuesday Gardening talks hosted by Reynolda Gardens are for all gardening levels. Attend online or in-person at Reynolda Gardens. View all spring talks.

The Treblemakers: Barbara Weiss and Frances Demoretcky, synth melodicas with Amy Brucksch, guitar

Genre bending and blending, The Treblemakers take familiar tunes and serve them up with a twist. Take a musical journey, from Baroque to bossa nova, all without leaving your seat. What the three women of The Treblemakers have in common is their love of playing together, their curiosity about every kind of music, and their willingness to explore new sounds for their instruments which include classical guitar (with effects processor), synthesizers and melodicas!

Seating is limited. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Location: Reynolda Gardens Education Wing

In this workshop, attendees will create representations of leaves using cement and a bit of imagination. All required materials will be provided. A limited number of slots are available; advance registration is required.